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Mateo Silva

Mateo Silva

Local ordinances, HOA rules, wildlife regulations, and compliant composting practices.

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About

I help households and buildings compost without fines or friction by aligning bin choice and routines with local bylaws and wildlife guidance.

Core Beliefs

Compliance and neighbor trust are the foundation of effortless, long-term composting.

Background

An HOA sent me a warning about 'nuisance odors' after a windy week scattered scraps. I read our wildlife ordinance, then helped the board approve sealed tumblers with ground anchoring and carbon top-off rules. Complaints dropped to zero, and three neighbors joined a curbside scraps pickup I negotiated with the hauler.

Author Articles

Kid-Safe Compost Bins: Odor-Free & Pest-Proof Storage

Kid-Safe Compost Bins: Odor-Free & Pest-Proof Storage

Use data-backed criteria to choose odor-controlling, pest-proof compost bins that withstand curious kids and meet HOA and wildlife rules. Find vetted models and a simple compliance checklist to prevent messes, pests, and fines while making composting stick at home.

Best Small Outdoor Compost Bins: Neighbor-Friendly Picks

Best Small Outdoor Compost Bins: Neighbor-Friendly Picks

Use a compliance-first checklist to pick small compost bins that meet HOA and wildlife rules, control odors, and deter pests in tight spaces. Get climate/space tips, vetted product picks, and easy maintenance steps for quiet, neighbor-proof composting.

Community Composting Guide: Neighbor-Approved Setup

Community Composting Guide: Neighbor-Approved Setup

Launch a community compost program that passes local rules and wins neighbor support. Use regulatory checklists, context-based system choices, and simple odor/pest protocols - especially in the first 30 days - to keep it clean, compliant, and sustainable.